to the comment left above, I don't think they chose her so much for them singing in the same fashion (fantasia's raspy and light voice/mahaliah's strong and solid voice) but more so the fact that both of their voices just have SO much soul in it. both of their voices really move people. I cant wait to see how fantasia will fair in this opportunity, I honestly don't think they could have picked someone better to play mahaliah. R.I.P. mahalia